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Z’s 1967-‘70 street-competition engine crossmember

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#1 · (Edited)
$279.00

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Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Z’s 1967-‘70 street-competition engine crossmember


Low profile crossmember. Will provide approximately an additional inch of oil pan clearance vs. stock crossmember with minimal reduction in ground clearance.

100% USA steel and USA manufactured.


$279.95 base model

$299.95 With integral jackpad

+$33 flat rate shipping to most states.


The basic design was pioneered by Ford in 1969 for the Boss 302 Racing program as a low cost fix for flexing at the LCA. It improves on the '65 thru ‘70 stock engine crossmember by tying into the lower control arm mounting points, resulting in improved rigidity for the unibody lower front frame section. Helps to stiffen the car right at the control arms where it's needed most.

Complimentary for cars that already have an export brace and Monte Carlo Bar. Every '65-'70 Mustang will benefit from this racing inspired front engine crossmember. Guaranteed to improve steering stability at all speeds.

sold over 800 to Mustang forum members worldwide, excellent reviews. 100% satisfaction.

reviews, newest to oldest:

zray´s crossmember

Zray cross member review

Competition Engine Crossmember Review

to order, or for any questions email zray289@gmail.com


Priced less than other Boss 302 type crossmembers sold, as well as beefier and better fitting. Unlike most, my crossmembers will fit engines that have been lowered 1/2" with the Ron Morris engine mounts.

Will fit most aftermarket oil pans too, such as the vintage Cobra lettered T pan, Avaid road racing pans, Moroso pans, and most Canton oil pan applications.

larger diameter tubing than many other aftermarket crossmembers, optional model has a round 3.0" diameter jackpad made of 0.25" thick steel tread plate that will fit your floor jack perfectly.

Z
 
#2 ·
I have one of zray's crossmembers. It a quality product that includes good hardware and instructions. They really help to stiffen up the traditionally weak front end that vintage Mustangs suffer from. Zray's crossmember is beneficial even in non performance applications. And to top it off, you couldn't buy from a nicer seller.
 
#5 · (Edited)
Happy Thanksgiving,

Just an FYI:

My annual Bk Friday free shipping offer now in effect for crossmembers ordered direct November 24 thru December 1.

Regards,

Z


PS orders from Alaska, Hawaii, and beyond, will get $30 discount in lieu of free shipping

zray289@gmail.com
 
#6 ·
ZRay asked me to post this as I had a small problem with alignment of the crossmember, but a modification was made and it ended up being a perfect fit. ZRay provided great support throughout the process.

On my 1970 Mach 1, I ordered the brace, but the bolt hole for the driver side upper control arm was 3/16" lower than the passenger side, and the bolt wouldn't slide through. After discussing with ZRay, I took it to my body shop and they re-welded the hole in the spot needed and it fit perfectly. ZRay was willing to do it for me, but with shipping, it was cheaper and quicker to get it done locally. From what I can tell, the frame where the motor mount / upper control arm mounts points slightly upward compared to the other side causing the 3/16" difference.

Bolt Hole Alignment before modification:
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The body shop that did the body/paint welded the original hole closed, and then drilled a new hole 3/16" higher on the driver side.
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Here is the brace installed. The modification allowed the crossmember to be installed without any issues. I am hopeful that the difference between the two frame mounts don't cause any issues when I install the engine, but I guess I will find out soon.
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#7 ·
I am hopeful that the difference between the two frame mounts don't cause any issues when I install the engine, but I guess I will find out soon.
I think it will be fine, especially since you're using Ron Morris engine mounts.
 
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